Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
Issue 15
November 22, 2019 Weekly Newsletter
Principal's Corner
Dear Orca Families and Students,
I hope everyone had another wonderful week! As our Thanksgiving Break begins today, we wanted to share with you a few wonderful items and reminders!
Orlando Science Middle/High is ranked number 1 School by Orlando Business Journal based upon the 2019 TOP SAT Scores in the Orlando Area Schools! Congratulations to all students, parents, and staff for making Orlando Science Middle/High the best school in Central Florida!
As a reminder, Orlando Science Schools will be closed next week due to the Thanksgiving Break, we will re-open on Monday, December 2nd, 2019.
I would like to thank everyone who donated or volunteered at our Annual Staff Thanksgiving Feast, it was a huge success and our teachers and staff are so grateful for all that you do!
Tonight, OSS Lynx Campus PVO is hosting a Spirit Night at the Astro Skate on Friday, November 22nd. Please see the details below and school pay link for the event. We all look forward to seeing you in there.
On Saturday, November 16th, OSS Science Olympiad teams participated at the Dodgen Invitational tournament in Georgia. The tournament showcased the best Science Olympiad teams of the Southeast many of whom have participated at the Nationals. Orcas did an outstanding job and received 1st place among 48 teams. As usual, several students won multiple medals in their individual events. Please join me to congratulate all Science Olympiad participants! Great job team! Keep up the great work!
I would like to take this time to congratulate Mr. Bautista on being selected as our October Teacher of the Month. Mr. Bautista was nominated by his fellow colleagues for always going above and beyond. Congratulations again Mr. Bautista!
I also would like to congratulate our student of the month winners! From 7th grade, Diyar D. and from 8th grade, Katelyn O. Congratulations for being role model students and presenting great character.
Please join me to congratulate November Orca Character Winners from Respect and Compassion for All category. Mrs. Karcher and Mr. Bautista. Our student winners are Dayaan S. from 7th grade and Carlos S. from 8th grade.
We are in the Week-11 in our Science Fair timeline. Please see the details and the required forms at our Science Fair Headquarter Corner. Please reach out your student’s science teacher should you have any questions.
Parents, our 2020-21 school year Re-Enrollment window is opened. Please see the important reminder and the necessary link below to secure your spot for 2020-21 school year.
I hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving Break and holiday and we will see you on Monday, December 2nd!
Go Orcas, Strive for Excellence!
Respectfully,
Abdulaziz Yalcin, M.Ed
Principal
Orlando Science Schools-Middle/High
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OSS Middle High Ranks #1 for best public high schools in orlando area
We are proud to announce that Orlando Science Middle High School ranks #1 in the Orlando area according to Niche. This ranking is determined by state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores and teacher quality. To read more click the links below. These rankings are a reflection of the hard work put in by our teachers and students and the support they receive from their families. Congratulations to all of you. Go Orcas! Strive for Excellence!
OSS Middle High friday night teen skate Night 11/22/2019
OSS Middle High is excited to announce a TEEN NIGHT Skate Night! Join your fellow orca families at Astro Skate TONIGHT, Friday, November 22nd for an evening of skating and fun with your friends! Pay $8 at the door. We hope to see you there!
PSAT 8/9 December 5th
Mu Alpha Theta hosts Central Florida Math Tournament 12/14/19
CFMT 2019
The Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society of Orlando Science High School invites all 4th and 5th grade students to compete at the Central Florida Math Tournament (CFMT) to be held on Saturday, December 14th, 2019.
Registration is now open! If you would like to register your student for this year's Invitational, visit the registration page and fill out the form with your student's information. Please note that CFMT is an individual math contest and each student needs to register separately.
Registration must be completed online at our website https://www.ossmualphatheta.com/cfmt no later than Friday, December 6th, 2019. The registration fee is $15 per student and should be paid online via School Pay. The competition is open to first 250 students who apply.
The competition will take place at Orlando Science Elementary School campus which is located at 2601 Technology Drive, Orlando FL 32804.
More information about this year's competition is at our website www.ossmualphatheta.com. Please contact us at ossmualphatheta@gmail.com if you have any questions.
We hope you will find this competition a rewarding mathematical experience for your students, and we look forward to your participation at our invitational on December 14th.
Mathcerely,
November Character Award Winners
respect and compassion for all
7th Grade
Teacher: Mrs. Karcher
Mrs. Karcher works extremely hard to provide her students with as many opportunities to succeed as they need. She respects their time both inside the classroom and out, going out of her way to accommodate and enrich her students' education every day of the week. She consistently respects school procedures and guidelines, and Mrs. Karcher is usually the first to respond to the 7th grade team requests.
8th Grade
Teacher: Mr. Bautista
Mr. Bautista is extremely understanding and civil with every student/staff member he encounters. He sets a positive tone, respects the students and they respect him back. He is able to build great rapport with many different groups and sends the right respectful message on a daily basis.
Student winners
7th Grade Student: Dayaan S.
Dayaan always has a smile on his face and warmly greets his teachers and peers. He is respectful of the classroom environment and any materials he uses. He is a great friend and assists peers when they need it. Dayaan respects all school expectations and rules. He is a pleasure to have in class and is a positive addition to our ORCA family.
8th Grade Student: Carlos S.
Carlos is a kind and hard-working student every day in the classroom. He helps keep the class focused by asking vital questions. He is polite and well-mannered when he interacts with students and staff.
November Students of the Month
Congratulations to Katelyn O. and Diyar D. for being nominated by their teachers for November's Students of the Month. They are role models and continue to work hard and strive for excellence. Well done students!
Science Fair 2019-2020
Week 11: Science Projects continue
Continue researching, experimenting and gathering data. Complete as many trials as possible. In one replication you will have many trials, repetitions, and attempts. Try to aim for 30! (Surveys will have 50+ and computer program-based ones will have 100+). One replication should be completed before Thanksgiving break, another during/after Thanksgiving break. Remember to research any questions you might have relating to your experiment. The more knowledgeable you have about your project the better. YOU ARE THE EXPERT on your topic!
At this time all students should have submitted research plans with all the needed forms. Most students have received approval from their teacher to experiment. If you have not received approval, please resubmit your research plan for final approval.
Data notebook reminders. As you collect information in your data notebook/logbook please remember to data and number each page. Remember to always use pen. Never pencil. Do not erase. Do not remove pages. Mistakes should be crossed out with a simple X. The research journal is a diary. It starts with a detailed table of contents. It will have the many parts to the research plan with the page numbered at the bottom. After the plan has been written the daily logs can be placed inside. The research journal logbook will have previous ideas, sketches, contact logs, data, and even pictures of the project progression.
Do you have questions? What were some of the errors? What was off from the goal you are trying to achieve? What was something unexpected, that didn’t go as planned? Take note of all of these and do more research. Gather more sources (add them to your bibliography and binder) to figure out a solution. Then modify your experiment method. Write down the changes in your journal. Then try them out in the next replication.
Remember to use the correct graph when preparing to present your data. The following link is a great resource: www.bozemanscience.com/beginners-guide-to-graphing-data. Begin to think about specific details of your project and how you might present them on your board.
Happy Experimenting!
Mrs. Bright
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30/30 DISMISSAL RULE
What is Delayed Dismissal? 30/30 Rule?
The “30/30 Rule" is a Delayed Dismissal Weather procedure that is nationally recognized. It is required that the “30/30 Rule” be enacted by the school if thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a lightning strike. Orlando Science Middle/High follows this rule.
When 30/30 Rule is implemented, students will not be dismissed until 30 minutes has passed from the last sound of thunder. However, parents/guardians who wish to pick up their child/children during delayed dismissal, will be allowed to sign out their child/children at the cafeteria or front office.
In order to pick up your student(s) from the cafeteria or front office during this procedure, parents/guardians must bring their dismissal sign to the front door of the school to sign their child/children out. If you do not have a dismissal sign, you will need to provide a picture ID and be on the school pick-up list to pick-up the child/children. Bus riders will be delivered home when conditions are all safe for dismissal.
An automated telephone and/or email message will be used to notify parents/guardians about delayed dismissals. Always be sure to update the school when your phone or email information changes. Thank you for your cooperation on our students’ safety.
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Join OSS Middle High PVO
OSS Middle High Parents: Welcome back to school! We have some wonderful events planned to make this year a memorable one for our Orcas. Join us in helping to make these events a huge success and register below. We look forward to working with you!
Easy Ways to Give Back to OSS Middle!
The Box Tops Program is all new for 2019!
BoxTops has a NEW way for schools to earn money from your purchases! See the details below. Thank you for your support of OSS!
AmazonSmile
AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Orlando Science Schools via Discovery Education Services, Inc. whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
OfficeDepot Gives Back
Office Depot provides the school with 5% back in credits for FREE supplies when you make a purchase of qualifying school supplies. Simply provide the school ID at checkout.
OSES School Code: 70228302
OSS School Code: 70218341
Important Forms
Report Card Dates and PTC Schedule
Walker and Bus Rider Release Form
Attendance matters
OSS Middle Handbook
Dress Down Request Form
Orcas interested in dressing down for their birthday MUST submit a "Dress Down Day" form (found below) to Mrs. Caggiano at least two business days prior to the requested dress down date.
2019-2020 Lynx Lane Tutoring Schedule
Middle/High Charter Lunch Menu-December
Attention OSS Middle High Families receiving meals for the Free and Reduced Lunch program:
You must complete an application for 2019-2020 school year. If you have not done so, your student's benefits from last year will expire on September 23rd, 2019. It is important to renew your application beforehand so that there is no interruption with your student's meal services. Click the link below to renew your application for 2019-2020.
Lynx Lane Events: Mark your calendars
Astro Skate Night
Friday, Nov 22, 2019, 06:00 PM
Astro Skate of Orlando, South Goldenrod Road, Orlando, FL, USA
Breakfast with the Principal
Use this link to Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0949A9AA23A6F94-breakfast1
Thursday, Dec 5, 2019, 08:00 AM
2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
Central Florida Math Tournament
Saturday, Dec 14, 2019, 08:00 AM
2601 Technology Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
Orlando Science Lynx Lane Campus
Email: info@orlandoscience.org
Website: www.orlandoscience.org
Location: 2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
Phone: (407)253-7304
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Twitter: @OrlandoSciMH